Painter presso State of Louisiana, LA
State of Louisiana, LA · New Iberia, Stati Uniti d'America · Onsite
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About the Department

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette New Iberia Research Center specializes in the breeding, management, and importation of a diverse range of nonhuman primate species and offers a broad range of diagnostic, laboratory, and human resources for the development and characterization of nonhuman primate models for applied and basic research aimed at promoting human quality of life. We operate diversified animal housing systems include indoor/outdoor cages for housing small non-human primates in large family groups, outdoor corncrib/mini crib combinations for housing macaque and Cercopithecine species, and indoor single housing units for all non-human primate species.
We’re looking for a Painter to join our New Iberia Research Center (NIRC) Team. This painter position will be responsible for preparing and painting buildings, furniture, and other structures with brushes or spray applications.
Position Duties
Minimum Qualifications
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Other Qualifications
Job Duties:
As a Painter, you will contribute to the maintenance and appearance of our facilities through skilled painting work. In this role, you will:
Prepare surfaces by scraping, sanding, and applying filler or primer
Apply paint, varnish, stain, enamel, or other finishes to equipment, buildings, or other structures using brushes, rollers, or spray guns
Erect and dismantle scaffolding, ladders, and other equipment to access high areas
Mix and match paint colors and finishes to achieve desired results
Maintain tools and equipment in safe, clean working condition
Follow safety procedures and applicable building codes
Perform touch-ups and surface refinishing as needed
Collaborate with other maintenance staff on multi-trade projects
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational
Work Location: University of Louisiana at Lafayette's New Iberia Research Center
Compensation: Minimum hourly rate $19.67
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Taronsler Faye Cormier
[email protected]
University of Louisiana at Lafayette – Human Resources